How to Unlock Stratagems in Helldivers 2

Stratagems are very important in Helldivers 2. You can find the detailed information you need in this guide to unlock more stratagems and make yourself stronger than before.

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All Stratagems and How to Unlock them

Unlocking stratagems in Helldivers 2 is crucial for enhancing your chances of survival amidst the relentless onslaught of enemies. Your ship’s arsenal can provide invaluable support on the battlefield, but first, you must navigate the process of unlocking these powerful tools.

How to get Stratagems

To acquire new stratagems, you’ll need to undertake operations to gain access to ship management options. Once unlocked, you can peruse a list of available stratagems, each offering unique stats, traits, and unlock requirements.

Among the myriad options, several stand out as particularly effective choices:

“Guard Dog” Rover: Accessible through the Engineering Bay at Level 10, this stratagem deploys a drone to swiftly eliminate hordes of foes, bolstering your offensive capabilities.
Eagle Strafing Run: Obtainable via the Hangar for 1500 R, this stratagem unleashes a devastating airstrike, swiftly dispatching smaller targets within its range.
Orbital 380MM HE Barrage: Acquirable through the Orbital Cannons at Level 8, this stratagem excels at clearing out expansive areas, thanks to its wide radius of destruction.
Stalwart: Available via the Patriotic Administration Center for 3500 R, this stratagem equips you to handle large enemy groups with ease, eliminating the need for frequent reloads.
Shield Generator Relay: Attainable through the Bridge at Level 10, this stratagem erects a formidable shield, providing vital protection against enemy assaults and allowing for crucial recovery time.

All Stratagems

Helldivers 2 boasts a total of 45 stratagems across six distinct categories: Patriotic Administration Center, Orbital Cannons Stratagems, Hangar Stratagems, Bridge Stratagems, Engineering Bay Stratagems, and Robotics Workshop. Mastery of these diverse tools is key to triumphing over the alien menace.

Patriotic Administration Centre Stratagems

Stratagem Name	Call-In Time	Uses	Cooldown Time	Strategem Traits	How to Unlock
Machine Gun	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod	Automatically when starting the game.
Anti-Material Rifle	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod	5000 R
Stalwart	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod	3500 R
Expendable Anti-Tank	2 Seconds	Unlimited	70 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod Explosive	Available at Level 3
Recoilless Rifle	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod Explosive	Available at Level 5
Flamethrower	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod Incendiary	Available at Level 10
Autocannon	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod	Available at Level 10
Railgun	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod	Available at Level 20
Spear	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod	Available at Level 20

Patriotic Administration Centre Stratagems List

Orbital Cannons Stratagems

Stratagem Name	Call-In Time	Uses	Cooldown Time	Strategem Traits	How to Unlock
Orbital Gatling Barrage	2 Seconds	Unlimited	80 Seconds	Explosive Orbital	1500 R
Orbital Airburst Strike	2 Seconds	Unlimited	120 Seconds	Explosive Orbital	Available at Level 5
Orbital 120MM HE Barrage	5 Seconds	Unlimited	240 Seconds	Explosive Orbital	Available at Level 5
Orbital 380MM HE Barrage	6 Seconds	Unlimited	240 Seconds	Explosive Orbital	Available at Level 8
Orbital Walking Barrage	3 Seconds	Unlimited	240 Seconds	Explosive Orbital	Available at Level 10
Orbital Laser	2 Seconds	3	300 Seconds	Orbital	Available at Level 15
Orbital Railcannon Strike	1 Seconds	Unlimited	210 Seconds	Orbital	Available at Level 20

Orbital Cannons Stratagems List

Hangar Stratagems

Stratagem Name	Call-In Time	Uses	Cooldown Time	Strategem Traits	How to Unlock
Eagle Strafing Run	0 Seconds	3	15 Seconds	Eagle	1500 R
Eagle Airstrike	0 Seconds	2	15 Seconds	Explosive Eagle	4000 R
Eagle Cluster Bomb	0 Seconds	4	15 Seconds	Explosive Eagle	Available at Level 3
Eagle Napalm Airstrike	0 Seconds	2	15 Seconds	Explosive Eagle	Available at Level 5
Jump Pack	5 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Hellpod Backpack	Available at Level 8
Eagle Smoke Strike	0 Seconds	2	15 Seconds	Explosive Eagle	Available at Level 8
Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods	0 Seconds	2	15 Seconds	Explosive Eagle	Available at Level 10
Eagle 500KG Bomb	0 Seconds	1	N/A	Explosive Eagle	Available at Level 15

Hangar Stratagems List

Bridge Stratagems

Stratagem Name	Call-In Time	Uses	Cooldown Time	Strategem Traits	How to Unlock
Orbital Precision Strike	4 Seconds	Unlimited	100 Seconds	ExplosiveOrbital	Available from the start of the game.
Orbital Gas Strike	2 Seconds	Unlimited	75 Seconds	ExplosiveOrbital	4000 R
Orbital EMS Strike	2 Seconds	Unlimited	75 Seconds	Orbital	Available at Level 5
Orbital Smoke Strike	2 Seconds	Unlimited	100 Seconds	ExplosiveOrbital	Available at Level 8
HMG Replacement	3 Seconds	Unlimited	180 Seconds	Hellpod	Available at Level 10
Shield Generator Relay	0 Seconds	Unlimited	90 Seconds	Hellpod	Available at Level 10
Tesla Tower	3 Seconds	Unlimited	150 Seconds	HellpodSentry	Available at Level 15

Bridge Stratagems List

Engineering Bay Stratagems

Stratagem Name	Call-In Time	Uses	Cooldown Time	Strategem Traits	How to Unlock
Anti-Personnel Minefield	3 Seconds	Unlimited	180 Seconds	Hellpod Explosive	1500 R
Supply Pack	5 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Hellpod Backpack	4000 R
Grenade Launcher	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod Explosive	Available at Level 5
Laser Canon	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod	Available at Level 5
Incendiary Mines	3 Seconds	Unlimited	180 Seconds	Hellpod Explosive	Available at Level 8
“Guard Dog” Rover	5 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Hellpod Backpack	Available at Level 10
Ballistic Shield Backpack	5 Seconds	Unlimited	300 Seconds	Hellpod Backpack	Available at Level 12
Arc Thrower	3 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Support Weapon Hellpod	Available at Level 15
Shield Generator Pack	5 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	Hellpod Backpack	Available at Level 20

Engineering Bay Stratagems List

Robotics Workshop Stratagems

Stratagem Name	Call-In Time	Uses	Cooldown Time	Strategem Traits	How to Unlock
Machine Gun Sentry	3 Seconds	Unlimited	180 Seconds	HellpodSentry	1500 R
Gatling Sentry	3 Seconds	Unlimited	180 Seconds	HellpodSentry	Available at Level 5
Mortar Sentry	3 Seconds	Unlimited	180 Seconds	HellpodExplosiveSentry	Available at Level 8
“Guard Dog”	5 Seconds	Unlimited	480 Seconds	HellpodBackpack	Available at Level 10
Autocannon Sentry	3 Seconds	Unlimited	180 Seconds	HellpodSentry	Available at Level 13
Rocket Sentry	3 Seconds	Unlimited	180 Seconds	HellpodExplosiveSentry	Available at Level 15
EMS Mortar Sentry	3 Seconds	Unlimited	180 Seconds	HellpodExplosiveSentry	Available at Level 20

Robotics Workshop Stratagems List